Annapurna Circuit Trek – 21 days

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  • Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
  • Duration 21
  • Trip Difficulty Difficulte
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Spring and Autumn
  • Max. Elevation Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft)
  • Group Size Min-02 pax
  • Transportation Car & Flight
  • Start/End Besisahar to Pokhara

Overview

Annapurna Circuit Trek is the best combo pack for any trekkers who are seeking an extraordinary trekking experience. Annapurna Circuit is enriched with the most satisfying multi-geographical topography that adds up to the extravagant hills, thrilling gorges, heart-purifying rivers, wilder forests, and high passes that sum up this all-in-one trekking trail.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek kicks off from Jagat towards the Manang which is an extravagant place to wind up with the local lifestyle and their culture. Manang is also known as the village beyond the hilly mountains due to the fact that Manang offers a one-of-a-kind view of the mountains in the North. The valley also offers an extravagant panorama of majestic mountain vistas such as; Tilicho, Pisang, Gangapurna, Annapurna, and other majestic peaks.

Annapurna Circuit Trek lets you witness the alluring beauty of natural flora and fauna festooned by the sheer beauty of cascading waterfalls, spine-chilling gorges, and the spirituality of the sacred temples and monasteries. The trail from Yak Kharka plunges towards the world’s highest pass, the Thorang La Pass via the thrilling High Camp.

The tranquil breeze of the Muktinath Temple enlightens your soul whereas a dive into the pool of Muktinath is believed to sweep away all your sins. The trek then slopes down into Kagbeni and routes along the bank of the Kaligandaki River towards the hot spring of Tatopani. A dip in the hot springs of Tatopani will fuel you up for your next expedition to Ghorepani.

A new chapter opens up with the hike to the globally renowned viewpoint of Poon Hill. The all-encompassing panorama of the majestic mountain vistas from the top of Poon Hill is a sight worth every penny.

Let Snow Bank Adventure, your very own travel companion assist you through the marvelous Annapurna Circuit Trek and serve to make this trek worth the cover page of your travel diary.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival At TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Drive to Khudi (800m/2,624ft): 7-8 hours

Day 04: Khudi to Sirung (2,200m/7,216 ft): 6 – 7 hours

Day 05: Trek from Sirung to Jagat (1,300m/4,265ft): 7 hours

Day 06: Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours

Day 07: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft): 6 hours

Day 08: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10,824ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 09: Trek from Pisang to Manang : 6-7 hours

Day 10: Manang: Acclimatization day

Day 11: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 12: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 13: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) by means of Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft): 7 – 8 hours

Day 14: Trek from Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft): 4 – 5 hours

Day 15: Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m/8,300 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 16: Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft): 6 – 7 hours

Day 17: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 7 – 8 hours

Day 18: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft): 6 – 7 hours

Day 19: Tadapani to Pokhara (827m/2,789ft) through Ghandruk: 5 – 6 hours trek, 1 hour drive

Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 21: Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
  • Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
  • Meals: D
After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
  • Meals: B
We begin our voyage into the slopes on a twisting street along the Trishuli River. In transit, we appreciate terraced ranches and delightful hovels. In the wake of achieving a point at Mugling, we push straight forward towards Pokhara. At Dumre, we leave the past trail and head north to Besisahar. A 30 minutes drive from Besisahar takes us to Khudi, the beginning stage of our trek. On the other hand, we can get off at Besisahar and afterward trek for an hour to get to Khudi along the wide trail. Khudi offers us a first look at the beautiful Manaslu goes.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
At first, the walk is progressive yet is then trailed by more extreme trails. The mountains that we see from Khudi appear much nearer now. Before coming to Sirung town we pass an ethnic Tamang settlement of Taranche. We appreciate close-up perspectives on Nadi Chuli and Manaslu mountains from Sirung. Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse Meals: B L D
We leave Sirung for Jagat on a moderately simple trail. We abandon the patios of the town and hit timberland, greeneries, and forest. On the timberland trail, we recognize an assortment of fowls. We additionally go through a few little towns and a couple of sanctuaries in transit. We traverse Sangu Khola at Mipra on the other hand at Syange over the Marshyangdi River. There is additionally a cascade adjacent to the extension. Presently our trail moves nearby the strong Marshyangdi River and we cross one more scaffold before coming to Jagat.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
After breakfast, we gradually start our trek today. The trail from Jagat plunges until it achieves the stream and afterward proceeds through rich woods. Further climb prompts sharp-edged precipice confronting the riverbank. In transit, Chyamje comes into the picture in the midst of the great scenery of transcending Annapurna mountain ranges. We climb steeply towards the dangerous and physically moving way to Sattale. On stepping along a progression of shake strewn trails, we drop to a verdant riverbank that prompts Tal. As we leave Tal, the way ends up rough and winding. Wandering along the cascades and bluffs, we at last reach Dharapani.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Today we stroll through a couple of forested edges on our approach to Chame, which is the central command of the Manang District. All through the trek, we can respect stunning perspectives on the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). On the present trek, we additionally go over little natural aquifers where we can dunk in and alleviate our hurting muscles.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
A precarious and restricted way through the thick backwoods will carry us to the emotional bent shake face, rising 1500m from the stream. This is most likely the steepest piece of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is cut into the vertical shake. In the wake of passing this last piece of shake, the valley opens up with glorious vistas. What's more, right where the valley enlarges stands the Paungda Danda, a monstrous slanting rock face that ascents over 5,000ft (1500m) over the trail. We trek for some time before achieving Lower Pisang where we go through the night.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
There are two courses to Manang yet we pursue the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang through Geru. This trail ensures fantastic perspectives on the excellent scene and the relentless mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We start to see complexity in the scene and vegetation from today. The cold and dry atmosphere additionally makes a lot of harsher conditions. Our short visit to Barge cloister, the biggest religious community in the whole region of Manang will be essential.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
So as to stay in shape on the trails that pursue, we keep ourselves occupied today with a short climb to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
From Manang town, the trail crosses a stream, moves to the town of Tenki, and keeps on moving out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail pursues this valley northward, passing a couple of fields and a clean of juniper trees, as it consistently gains height. The trail further goes close to the little town of Ghunsa, a group of level mud rooftops just beneath the trailhead. Presently the trail experiences knolls where ponies and yaks touch. The trail passes an old Mani divider in a wonderful knoll and after that leads to another little town of Yak Kharka.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
It is a tough stroll to Thorang Phedi. In the wake of strolling for quite a while, we cross a suspension extension and reach Ledar town. We climb moreover and go through transcending bluffs before coming to Thorang Phedi, the last town before Thorong La pass. On this outing, we are remunerated with probably the best perspective on Mt. Gundang, Mt. Seagoing, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Intersection Thorong La pass, perhaps the most astounding go on the planet, will be our definitive target today. We will cross the go from east to west (Manang to Muktinath) which is the least demanding and most secure bearing. We get up around three in the first part of the day and stroll up the mountain. When we at long last make it to the top, we understand that our adventure was justified, despite all the trouble.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Muktinath is a significant journey for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. Toward the beginning of the day, we pay our visit to a Vishnu Temple and a Gompa. Slipping from Ranipauwa town down the lofty and infertile slope, we tumble down toward Kagbeni and afterward to Jomsom at long last touching base at Marpha. The trail today is very dreamlike as we trek along with a level above Kali Gandaki River, the world's most profound chasm. The infertile scene of this territory takes after Tibet. Marpha is likewise well known as the apple capital of Nepal where one can appreciate various things produced using the apple. The neighborhood apple schnaps of Marpha is popular all over Nepal.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
From Marpha, we take another course toward Kalopani using Chokhopani town. Today, we run over conventional towns of ethnic Thakali individuals. Additionally, we get the opportunity to see excellent apple gardens. From here we get all-encompassing perspectives on Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Fang, and Annapurna I mountains. From Chokhopani, we keep on Kokhethanti. We cross a waterway and run over the recently developed street site before coming to Kalopani.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
Our voyage today is for the most part downhill. During the early piece of the present trek, we cross the extension at Ghasa. As we drop to bring down rises, we rise again into subtropical woods, lavish with vegetation. Our trail proceeds with Rupse Chahara (cascade). We proceed down the east bank from Kopchepani by means of Garpar to a scaffold at Dana. At Narchyang Besi, we get the chance to see a powerhouse that provisions power in the zone. There are greater towns here where we can watch the regular day to day existences of the nearby individuals. After coming to Tatopani, we unwind and have a shower in the underground aquifer.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
The trail drives us through a terraced farmland with mountains all around. We go through the towns of Shikha and Chitre before achieving a delightful rhododendron backwoods. At the point when in blossom the rhododendron trees with their normal stature of up to 100" will be secured with pink or red blooms. Strolling further we reach Ghorepani, a wonderful town situated at an edge top.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
To get the dawn over the Himalayas, we make an early morning move along the precarious trail to the perspective of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most famous trekking goal of the Annapurna locale. It is additionally an incredible perspective to appreciate the astounding perspectives on Mustang, Pokhara, and more than 20 of the most astounding mountains including the nearby perspectives on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The blanketed pinnacles of the high mountains loom above and around us shining in the first part of the daylight. Subsequent to taking photos, we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb an adjacent edge. We slide through rhododendron timberlands, go by fabulous cascades and reach Tadapani to go through the night.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
From Tadapani, we make a precarious plunge through the thick and dull timberland. This piece of the trek will be through the thick woods of old rhododendron trees. At the point when the rhododendron trees are in sprout, these backwoods really transform into astounding plant enclosures. By evening, contingent on the period of movement, we additionally get the opportunity to appreciate cherry blooms in blossom on the slants on the opposite side of the gorge. In the wake of trekking a couple of more minutes, we enter the town of Ghandruk, an incline settlement with stone houses generally possessed by the Gurung individuals. Here, we appreciate the amazingly close-up transcending perspectives on Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli mountains. We proceed with our trek to Nayapul from where we drive to Pokhara.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L
We fly to Kathmandu in the evening. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxed or make up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigate any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commend the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Star hotel
  • Meals: B D
Our adventure in Nepal is coming to an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
  • Accommodation:
  • Meals: B

Includes & Excludes

Includes

  • Airport transportation
  •  Farewell dinner
  • Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
  • Professional government registered tourist guide
  • Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara with Bed and breakfast
  • Kathmandu to Khudi by private vehicle
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu by domestic flight
  • Transportation from the starting  and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
  • Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
  • Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
  • Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
  • All types of necessary government  paperwork and government taxes
  • Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
  • An English speaking  government registered trekking guide and porter
  • Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  •  Personal & medical insurance
  •  Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
  • Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
  • Boiled water
  •  Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and  farewell dinner
  • Electronic devise recharge
  • Wi-Fi during the trek
  • Tips for Guide and Porter

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